Author : Vivienne Becker
Publisher : History of Fantasy and Fashion
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,21 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780887405310
Traces the development of costume jewelry from the eighteenth century through the 1980s, describing the trends of each era.
Author : Carole Tanenbaum
Publisher : Artisan Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 35,56 MB
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781579652920
A lavishly illustrated celebration of some of the finest examples of vintage costume jewelry ranges from the Victorian era, through the sophisticated designs of art deco and geometrics, to the designer and artisanal jewelry of the present, accompanied by valuable suggestions on how to distinguish a quality piece and appreciate its craftsmanship.
Author : Carole Tanenbaum
Publisher : ACC Distribution
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,89 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN : 9781851495115
The ultimate vintage costume jewellery collectors' guide, written by the ultimate collector.
Author : Nancy Schiffer
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,44 MB
Release : 2008-01-17
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN : 9780764328770
Some of the most beautiful pieces of costume jewelry made since the 1940s are presented in full color photographs. The visual creations are enriched by an introduction by Lawrence Feldman of Fior in London. A value guide is included along with an index to make this book a useful, beautiful guide for collectors.
Author : Julia C. Carroll
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,43 MB
Release : 2007-09-04
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN : 9781574325621
Beginning and experienced collectors and even dealers sometimes have difficulty distinguishing a valuable piece of costume jewelry from less valuable jewelry. Two brooches, both signed by the same designer, can have vastly different values. This book provides beginning collectors with friendly one-on-one advice on how to begin a collection and how to recognize good quality costume jewelry. Background information for almost 130 different manufacturers, including the author s recommendations on which pieces from each designer are the most collectible, are provided. Over 200 new photos have been added to this edition, bringing the total to around 900 full-color photographs. A new section on miscellaneous makers is featured, and additional, up-to-date information about selling jewelry on eBay is provided. Once again, tips on how to upgrade a collection by selling to dealers and trading with friends; tips on how to catalog a collection; and tips on repairing, storing, and cleaning jewelry are included. A glossary of jewelry terms, complete bibliography, and an index of patent design numbers round out the book. 2008 values.
Author : Deanna Farneti Cera
Publisher : Harry N Abrams Incorporated
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 12,6 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780810931787
A survey of the finest costume jewelry created by American and European designers and manufacturers in this century. Includes photographs of over 600 pieces--earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and more--designed by Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Napier, Trefari, Monet, and others. With technical guide. 643 illustrations, including 500 in full color.
Author : Vivienne Becker
Publisher :
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 24,44 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780246131003
Author : Kathy Flood
Publisher : Krause Publications
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,48 MB
Release : 2007-09-26
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780896895621
Figural jewelry, a fashion forward choice, and popular item featured at top auction houses, represents about 75% of the costume jewelry market.
Author : Pamela Y. Wiggins
Publisher : Krause Publications
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,37 MB
Release : 2014-07-14
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781440239441
Provides descriptions and prices for more than seven hundred-fifty pieces of costume jewelry, including background information, dating tips, and manufacturer facts.
Author : Joanne Dubbs Ball
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 45,86 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN :
What does the American novel look like in the foundational period of the early American republic? This collection of essays sets out to present the current state of criticism in an area that is at once extremely familiar and just beginning to be studied.
